Artists and creative professionals lead busy – heck, not just busy, INDUSTRIOUS – lives! That’s the key reason The Clark Hulings Fund For Visual Artists brings art-business education to regions of the country (Dallas, New York City, Santa Fe, Denver, and Ft. Lauderdale). CHF gives working artists key opportunities to accelerate their careers and optimize their businesses without committing to a residency far from their studios or to return to their alma mater and ask, “Why was this not built in from the start?” The next Art-Business Conference takes place in Ft. Lauderdale on February 1-2. Save an extra $50 with a special discount code for our readers! This is open to ALL visual artists. Rickie will be appearing on one of the panels.

Arts organizations are already on the ground in these communities, and each one seeks to serve its local constituency. The Art-Business Conference is a way for CHF to collaborate with those groups to extend their mission, bring in powerful expertise, and create more engagement and awareness around what they offer. We do this by inviting those organizations to participate directly, through logistics and sponsorship.

Local and enterprise businesses have more in common with artists than they often realize. Creative professionals are not only powerful economic contributors, but they utilize other businesses, creating a net gain for both sides. Many companies have already declared a cultural mission or made a commitment to corporate social responsibility, and CHF provides a way, through commercial sponsorships, to achieve those aims while also connecting them with new customers and loyal brand advocates.

Other community groups focus on goals such as creating a resilient local culture, sponsoring minority and women’s participation in career growth and economic development, and fostering a more robust business community. These groups are natural partners that find in CHF an organization that “gets it” and offers creative ways to do something that’s visible and garners publicity, yet also substantive, producing a measurable effect, through solid data, metrics, and analytics.

It doesn’t end with live learning or professional networking events. CHF offers follow-up programs to every event attendee, including a digital learning portal, online community, and—for those who are interested—our rigorous Art-Business Accelerator Fellowship (for which we are currently reviewing the 2019 applicants).

FORT LAUDERDALE: It’s still early enough to get involved (as an artist or entity) in the Ft. Lauderdale Art-Business Conference, February 1-2, 2019.

Artists and creative professionals will be blueprinting their careers, developing an action plan to make their businesses thrive, creating a brand narrative to win significant audience share, and building a strategy to optimize their income streams.

Everything CHF stands for can be understood from what we’re doing on the ground in locations all over the US. If you want to learn more, recruit us as a partner to your company or organization, or plug into one of our programs. Visit us at clarkhulingsfund.org to let us know you’re interested.

Internationally known sculptor and gallerist, Ray Gross is looking for a studio assistant. Some experience, general knowledge of clay, and working in a studio setting are necessary. Flexible hours (including part-time). The Rickie Report shares the details here and some of Ray ‘s hyperrealist ceramic pieces exhibited at the Norton Museum of Art and at GARALA in City Place, West Palm Beach. Ray will taking part in SCOPE at Art Basel in December.

Elayne Mordes announces the season opening of Whitespace The Mordes Collection with a multitude of celebrations! Opening Weekend Celebrations begin November 9th and the Museum is open to the public every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday through March 31st. You will love the addition of Zahav…Israel Land of Gold plus five curated Col-lect boutiques of wearable art and body sculpture! Enjoy the art of Dan J. Leahy and Kristin Miller Hopkins. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. Plan your calendars now so you don’t miss anything!

What happens when one artist invites another artist to collaborate? Magical malarkey! “The Storytellers’s Apprentice” is an illuminated novel by Dana Kumerow, with illustrations by Brittany Tate and Jen Walls. Readers ages 6 – 99 will enjoy this book and its illustrations. The Free Opening Reception and Book signing takes place on Thursday, November 8th. Books and artwork will be available for purchase at ArtServe as well as on line. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. This family-friendly art and literary event features paintings of adventurous characters and whimsical creatures in vibrant settings in a gallery setting, along with illustrations nestled inside a beautiful, casebound book. Mixed media illustrations, pen and ink drawings and hand carved and stamped images give viewers a peek into the world of book illustration and children’s fantasy fiction.

I N T R O D U C I N G:

” THE STORYTELLER’S APPRENTICE “

M E E T T H E C O L L A B O R A T O R S

OPENING RECEPTION/ BOOK SIGNING:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

6 – 8 PM

Refreshments served

Exhibit Available November 2 – 27, 2018

At: ArtServe

1350 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale

ArtServe at 954-462-8190 Artist/illustrator Jen Walls at 704-771-9726

The Art of Illustration:

Original illustrations from the illuminated novel, The Storyteller’s Apprentice, appear in a new exhibit at ArtServe from November 2 – 27. This family-friendly art and literary event features paintings of adventurous characters and whimsical creatures in vibrant settings in a gallery setting, along with illustrations nestled inside a beautiful, casebound book. Mixed media illustrations, pen and ink drawings and hand carved and stamped images give viewers a peek into the world of book illustration and children’s fantasy fiction. The Storytellers’s Apprentice is an illuminated novel by Dana Kumerow, with illustrations by Brittany Tate and Jen Walls. For readers ages 6 – 99. Books and art will be available for purchase at ArtServe, or visit www.thestorytellersapprentice.com to buy online.

Scruffy Dog from “The Storyteller’s Apprentice”

The Storyteller’s Apprentice (An Illuminated Novel) and a New Exhibit at ArtServe:

Everything has a name. Everything has a story.

In Loden, coming of age means becoming an apprentice. Though all of the villagers expect Arella’s sister to become the storyteller’s apprentice, it is Arella who is chosen.

When Arella is forced to leave her childhood home and face her biggest fears, she follows an unexpected path of adventure, hardship, and enchantment. She learns to appreciate the power in a name and the importance of sharing stories. Along the way, Arella accepts her own talents and learns to see the beauty and the magic around her.

All she had to do was LISTEN.

Every story begins with…another story~

This adventure began with one artist inviting another to collaborate. “I’ll paint some backgrounds; you add characters,” said Brit. “Well sure, I’d be delighted,” replied Jen. A dozen boards and a nearly a year later, Brit and Jen decided the characters needed a story. In stepped Dana, who accepted the challenge of writing a story after the illustrations were already done—a backwards process. She took over like a mad queen and convinced the illustrators to provide more illustrations because, she said, the story demanded them. The illustrators, enchanted by the stories, bowed to her requests, although the thought of stuffing the author into an attic occurred to them more than once.

About the Author:

In her younger days, writer Dana Kumerow was a tree-climbing, frog-catching, star-gazing book worm who acted out her favorite stories in the playhouse in her backyard. Today she lives in a tiny log cabin in the North Carolina mountains and blogs about words, books, writing, and more atwritingtowardhome.com.

About the Artists:

Upon receiving her degree in studio art, Brittany Tate set out with a fierce determination to set the world ablaze. After completing her first landscape in 2015, she began filling her world with colorful drama, exotic places, and playful pets. She’s hardly put down her brush since!

Artist and illustrator Jen Walls lives in a world of malarkey. Her studio is crammed with whimsical creatures, moody queens, and soulful girls. Walls has lived a backwards life, beginning with a grown-up job and all kinds of seriousness until she was nearly old—then SHAZAM! She fell headlong into the world of art and has been playing ever since. Follow her adventures at www.jenwalls.com and at Instagram.com/jenjovanwalls.

Caravan from “The Storyteller’s Apprentice”

Available for Purchase:

~ The Book ~

~ Backpacks ~

~ Notecards ~

Illustrations purchased online or at the exhibit will be reserved for the buyer, and shipped November 28th, immediately following the show closing.

For more information:

www.jenwalls.com

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The National Association of Women Artists & the National Association of Women Artists-Florida Chapter (NAWA & NAWAFL) are co-hosting , “DAYDREAMING”. The art exhibit takes place at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, with a Public Opening Reception on Saturday, October 6th. This is a joint effort that promises to bring some of the finest professional women artists working in the country today to the Coral Springs arts community. It is also a rare opportunity for Florida residents to enjoy and take inspiration from the first women’s fine art organization in the country and their celebrated membership. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

AND

PRESENT:

“DAYDREAMING”

Reception and Award Presentation:

October 6, 2018

11 am – 1 pm

Coral Springs Museum of Art

2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Exhibition Dates: September 29 – November 17, 2018

The National Association of Women Artists is a vibrant community of professional women artists that strive to support its members and women artists largely through exhibitions, programs and education. The history of NAWA is a testament to the strength and resilience of a group of strong women in 1889 who would not accept being shut out of the art salons, galleries and art exhibitions open to male artists during the 19th century. Despite adversity and discrimination – which many feel extends to our present day — women remain an integral and invaluable part of the arts community. NAWA members represent all areas of the visual arts including painting, sculpture, photography, print-making, encaustic, video art, installations and mixed media.

Sneak peek of the gallery

Established in 1995, the Florida Chapter is proud to carry on the work of Liana Moonie, its founder, and its first president, Madeline Weiss. The Florida Chapter continues to extend the mission of our National organization by providing highly visible Florida venues, designing art education opportunities for its members and promoting art education to Florida communities. We continue to encourage the next generation of women artists to strive for even more visibility in the art world at large. Distinguished artist and longtime NAWA member Dorothy Cochran served as the Entry Juror for the exhibition and the Juror for Awards is Florida resident Elaine Baker of the Sponder Gallery in Boca Raton.

Sneak peek of the gallery

Established in 1996, The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (a performance theater and art museum with its impressive 30,000 square foot center for the arts building) houses the equally impressiveCoral Springs Museum of Art which was incorporated in January of 1997. Their mission is “To engage our diverse communities with dynamic exhibits, exceptional art education, stimulating specialty programs and inspired events to ignite cultural enrichment “. Since their inception they have been an inspiring creative center within their Community. To read more: www.coralspringsmuseum.org

Whitespace Collection is hiring part-timesalespersons; someone with computer skills who is familiar with Word, Excel, and can format some emails and announcements; someone who can do light office work. These are opportunities to work with a team of artists and art patrons in an energetic workplace. All events take place indoors and the main office is located in West Palm Beach with easy access to I95.

Looking for:

Are you familiar with Word, Excel, and can format emails and announcements?

Whitespace Collection is looking for energetic, outgoing people to sell original handmade art, wearable art and jewelry at Art Fairs, Boutique Shows and Whitespace Exhibits. In addition, computer savvy individuals and those interested in Research & Development can apply! The hours are flexible, if you have another job. PLUS:Whitespace Collection introduces a premier boutique event, Collect 1-2-3-4-5, showcasing the best in wearable design: jewelry, textiles, and sculptural accessories. Elayne Mordes is seeking the ultimate in wearable art and innovation expected for the upscale market. The DEADLINE to apply is September 15th! The Rickie Report shares the details about both this article.

Looking for Energetic Workers

For Art Fairs, Boutiques Shows

Whitespace Collection Events

Do you enjoy selling handmade jewelry and wearable art? Whitespace Collection is looking for energetic outgoing people to help sell original handmade art, wearable art and jewelry at a few art fairs. Work hours are very flexible if someone has another job or is retired and looking for part-time.

We are also interested in hiring a head coordinator to oversee our Boutique Shows.

Are you good on the computer?

We are in need of a Research and Development person.

The locations include Whitespace Collection, Boutique events and art fairs across South Florida.

Pick your hours in advance for your convenience. This could lead to additional hours doing inventory and jewelry selection and display.

Must be professional in appearance and attitude, and have strong work ethics.

Come join our team and have some fun. No experience necessary, we will train.

To apply:

Name:

Phone:

Reference (include phone and email):

Will You Be Selling Your Wearable Art At Whitespace Col-lect in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Miami, Naples and Chicago?

Elayne Mordes of Whitespace Collection, will introduce a premiere Boutique Event, “Collect 1-2-3-4-5”, showcasing the best in wearable design: jewelry, textiles, and sculptural accessories. She is seeking the ultimate in wearable art to be represented at venues in Boca Raton, Miami,Palm Beach, and Naples, Florida, plus Chicago, Illinois. Artist deadline to apply is September 15. The Rickie Report shares the details here and urges you to apply, share with other artists and mark the dates!

CALL FOR UPSCALE WEARABLE ART

Application Deadline: September 15, 2018

Seeking the ultimate in wearable art, with items priced at a minimum of $80 per item, and maximum of $1500 per item (approximately). Items may be one of a kind or in multiple, but should have the level of craft and innovation expected for the upscale market.

10 artisans will be selected and featured for each eventArtists can apply for more than one event or all of the events.Juried and hosted by Whitespace – The Mordes collection, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Whitespace has established the brand, featuring work by fine jewelry artisans at the Boca Raton Museum of art, Aqua Art Fair – Miami, Art Palm Beach, Art Wynwood – Miami, Boca Raton Art Fair and now Chicago, Naples and the Fine Art, Antique and Jewelry Fair, numerous upscaled charitable boutiques and art events among others, and has attracted a following, retaining a large number of collectors of unique wearables. Collect 1-2-3-4-5, could be the unique opportunity for you to reach this select audience, as the boutique will be for one weekend each month, during the peak of collector season. All artists that exhibit in the Collect 1-2-3-4-5, unique will also be considered for inclusion in future Whitespace art fair events as part of the Collect Team!

2. December, 2018

3. January, 2019

4. February, 2019

Saturday, Feb 2, 12-4

Sunday, Feb 3, 12-4

5. March, 2019

Saturday, Mar 2, 12-4

Sunday, Mar 3, 12-4

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

– -$20 one time jury fee to accompany the application. If accepted:

– If selected, the fee to participate is $250 for 1 event/1 indoor table, and payment will act as guarantee of inclusion. Artists may apply for multiple events.– If accepted for more that one event: 2 events – $225 each, 3 or more events $200 each.– Artists will keep 80% of each sale– Artist are to arrive 2 hours ahead of each event to unload, set up, and check in.– Artist will be able to leave items overnight and can not remove their display until the event ends, at thelisted time.– All decisions of the curator/jurors are final.– If accepted, you give Whitespace Collection the right to publish submitted images for publicity of Collect 1-2-3-4-5.

TERMS:

– Artists MUST be present for set-up and for the open hours of each event in which they participate.– Artists will be given a 4 foot table, and receipt books. Artists must bring any necessary display items, or if hanging textiles, provide their own racks.– Artists must bring a small standing sign with their name.– Artists much have each item for sale tagged with the price.– Whitespace will process all sales by cash or credit card ( no checks) using triplicate receipts provided by Whitespace.– Whitespace will pack and wrap all items sold.– Payment to artist will be within 10 days of event

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

Include the following in an email to whitespacecollect@gmail.com

Name:Email:Phone:Mailing Address:Dates (Select at least two preferences of date from the list, in order of preference).Describe your work, in a few words:Send 4 or more images with the following info:Image #1TitleMediumSize/DimensionsPrice (include 20% commission):

Whitespace Collection is looking for energetic, outgoing people to sell original handmade art, wearable art and jewelry at Art Fairs, Boutique Shows and Whitespace Exhibits. In addition, computer savvy individuals and those interested in Research & Development can apply! The hours are flexible, if you have another job. The Rickie Report shares the details.

Looking for Energetic Workers

For Art Fairs, Boutiques Shows

Whitespace Collection Events

Do you enjoy selling handmade jewelry and wearable art? Whitespace Collection is looking for energetic outgoing people to help sell original handmade art, wearable art and jewelry at a few art fairs. Work hours are very flexible if someone has another job or is retired and looking for part-time.

We are also interested in hiring a head coordinator to oversee our Boutique Shows.

Are you good on the computer?

We are in need of a Research and Development person.

The locations include Whitespace Collection, Boutique events and art fairs across South Florida.

Pick your hours in advance for your convenience. This could lead to additional hours doing inventory and jewelry selection and display.

Must be professional in appearance and attitude, and have strong work ethics.

Come join our team and have some fun. No experience necessary, we will train.

Bailey Contemporary Arts presents acclaimedphotographer, Phoenix, as she captures the “The Everglades: Spirit Of The Land”. Located in Pompano Beach, BaCA, is proud to showcase a stunning exhibit that captures both the majesty and the frailty of the Florida Everglades. South Florida photographer, Phoenix began a year-long photojournalism journey to inspire love and respect for the essential wetlands. Now, her solo exhibit of twenty photos will be on display in the west gallery, located inside Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters. A free opening reception takes place on Friday, August 3rd, with an Artist talk on Saturday, September 15th. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. DO NOT miss this!!!! The exhibit runs from August 3 to September 28, 2018.

Artist Talk: Saturday, September 15, 2018 3 pm

Exhibit Available August 3 – September 28, 2018

Hours:

“With this exhibition we are inviting viewers to slow down and enjoy the moment,” said Juliana Forero, Ph.D., BaCA’s gallery curator. “Phoenix has a great understanding of how light and timing work in photography. It’s evident that for some of the photographs exhibited, she waited for the ‘decisive moment’ to quote French humanist photographer Cartier-Bresson; working the composition in her brain and waiting for the ‘it’ that would make the photo worth the shot.”

“Early Morning Fog” by Phoenix

The photographer, who goes only by her first name, established a love of nature as a child during family vacations to national parks. As she matured, she developed an exceptional talent and a passion to help protect nature and wildlife. Phoenix tells The Rickie Report, “Being a nature photographer is a mystical experience, like a meditation of light — color, texture, structure, pattern, and composition — it awakens an inner peace and knowingness. With each image, it is my desire that viewers are inspired to love, cherish and protect the fragile beauty and wonder that is nature as they reconnect with that inner peace”.

“Grace” by Phoenix

She says, “For me, preserving nature and wilderness areas is not a luxury, but a necessity for the human spirit. In protecting the world’s nature and wildlife, the environment, we are really protecting the family of humanity. The importance of nature is more than a scientific necessity for creating air, clean water and producing food. It is a sacred necessity for healing and bringing peace to the human soul.”

“Twilight” by Phoenix

About Phoenix:

Phoenix has translated her depth of experience in leadership and community engagement for large, public-sector organizations into her career as an award-winning, fine art photographer as well as leader of art organizations participating in public art. For Phoenix the extraordinary beauty of nature and wilderness are a wonder. Attempting to fix them in time is her passion; photography is her art. Known for her painterly approach to composition, light, color and texture to capture the soul of her subjects in her photography, her works have been honored in numerous juried exhibitions, showcased in solo exhibitions, including Everglades National Park Gallery and Listowel, Ireland’s Olive Stack Gallery, featured in magazines and calendars worldwide and can be found in private collections in America and Europe. She is the recipient of several awards including the Broward Cultural Council’s Creative Investment Program Grant two times and Best in Landscape at the International Photography Juried Competition as well as the Olive Stack Gallery AIR. Professionally, Phoenix serves as president of National League of American Pen Women, Fort Lauderdale Branch and Project COAT and is a principal in the Innovative Public Art Group. A native Miamian, Phoenix lives and works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Moon Over Marsh” by Phoenix

For more information about this exhibit, Phoenix’ Photography and upcoming events:

Tiffany Beasi and Melissa Mastrangelo are the Featured Artists at the Sunrise Civic Center Gallery from July 20th through September 1st. Everyone is invited to a free, Public Reception on Friday, July 27th. You will experience vivid colors, meet these two passionate artists, and see their interpretation of “A Colorful Kingdom”. All ages will identify with the artworks and be enthused by what they see! The Rickie Report shares the details and a few sneak peeks.

Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday and Thursday Noon to 7:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Art Gallery

10610 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351

T i f f a n y B e a s i

Tiffany Beasi is a professional painter, muralist and art director with 15 years experience. Tiffany has been drawing since childhood and holds a degree in graphic design from UCF. As an award-winning creative, she has generated commercial art for clients as Walt Disney World, Core Communities, Orlando Magic, Hard Rock International, Roadhouse Grill, Garden of Life and Cafe Tu Tu Tango.

In recent years, Tiffany has exhibited her work in several group art shows including House of Blues Folk Art Festival, Sun Fest and Aesop’s Fable Tables in West Palm Beach, Gibson Guitar Town in Orlando and Hard Rock Hotels Velvet Lounge. Her public art projects and murals span the state of Florida and are located in Coral Springs, St. Cloud, Palm Harbor, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Lake Worth. In the next few years, Tiffany hopes to expand her public art projects with the focus on environmental awareness themes.

” A Good Life” Mural by Tiffany Beasi

Tiffany tells The Rickie Report, “When I start with an idea, I am inspired by music, animals and the environment around me. I paint what I see and feel. I love to create things that not only I can grow from but that will inspire others as well. Most of the time, I use acrylic paint on canvas but I do create on functional materials like shoes, skateboards, surfboards, chairs, walls and guitars”.

“Growing Is Key” by Tiffany Beasi

Tiffany says, “My vivid color scheme has developed over the years from being a Florida native. The Florida landscape is bright and drowned in dynamic colors. Absorbing this eye-catching landscape has inspired my work. I don’t really stick to one subject matter just like I don’t listen to the same music or eat the same things everyday. Life is to short to paint the same thing everyday. My style is creating. When I am done with a painting, I feel a sense of self-worth and accomplishment and have a happy smile on my face”.

Melissa Mastrangelo

Melissa Mastrangelo is originally from Upstate NY, but has found her true home here in South Florida. She graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, and has been drawing and painting since childhood. Her work has been displayed at multiple local breweries and cafes, here in FL, most recently at Oceana Cafe in Tequesta.

Jelly Fish by Melissa Mastrangelo

Her love and passion for nature, especially the sea, is heavily reflected in her work. Her paintings mainly depict colorful sea creatures, waves, and tropical landscapes. Melissa is an avid scuba diver and paddleboarder, further adding inspiration from the natural beauty all around here. She prefers a more stylistic approach to painting, working off of photographs but adding her own personal touch. Use of vibrant colors and different textures (splatter/use of palette knife) is what makes her work unique. Her favorite medium is acrylic paint, but she also enjoys drawing with ink pens and watercoloring, which is how her zentangle creations are born.

Melissa also runs a “Paint and Sip” company, Mobile Masterpieces, in which she teaches acrylic on canvas. So to keep things interesting, she loves to paint on recycled guitars, decks, and boards as well. Most recently she has begun a “Porthole” series on used vinyl records with 3D printed frames.